4X4 News
GWM Tank 300 and 500 Hi4-T PHEVs conquer Beer O’Clock Hill
GWM’s electrified Tank 300 and Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEVs have successfully climbed Beer O’Clock Hill in full production spec
Mazda BT-50 updated for 2026: Thunder returns, Boss joins local lineup
Thunder returns to the BT-50 range, joined by the all-new Boss
JAC Hunter PHEV gets local suspension tuning for Aussie 4×4 conditions
Multimatic and Australian vehicle dynamics engineer Michael Barber are refining the Hunter’to tackle Australia’s toughest off-road terrain ahead of its 2026 launch
Utey McUteface? Australians get to name Chery’s world-first plug-in hybrid diesel ute
Chery Australia is letting the public suggest a name for its new plug-in hybrid diesel ute – winner drives home the first one in the country
Walkinshaw-fettled W600 leads updates to Amarok line-up for 2026
The updated 2026 Amarok range will be led by the Walkinshaw-engineered W600 and the limited-edition Dark Label
Tuff Terrain gear on display at the 2026 Brisbane 4×4 Show
Outback Equipment is set to showcase Tuff Terrain gear and launch the limited-edition Pooly Recovery Kit at the Brisbane 4×4 Show
Last chance to buy: The sale of our epic 79 Series build is ending soon!
We’ve spent more than a year building it up, but now it’s time for someone else to have some fun with it!
Ford warns Australian jobs could be at risk over emissions rules
Ford says Australian engineering jobs at risk without government support to offset emissions costs
Our 2026 project builds: New HiLux vs Old HiLux
The new HiLux isn’t radically different from the outgoing model, so in 2026 we’ll customise both to see whether your money is better spent upgrading an older one instead
Denza B5 and B8 prove their off-road chops by conquering Beer O’Clock Hill
DENZA’s B5 and B8 have flaunted their off-road nous at Beer O’Clock Hill
VFACTS: HiLux fails to topple Ranger; China becomes Australia’s leading vehicle source
February sales show the Ford Ranger holding the 4×4 crown while China overtakes Japan as Australia’s top source of new vehicles
GWM boosts dealer network and aftermarket support alongside expanded 2026 line-up
GWM is widening its Australian dealer footprint and technical support while introducing a broader range of models
Petrol prices expected to surge amid tension in Middle East
Recent military action against Iran has pushed global oil prices higher, with Australian petrol likely to rise
Australia’s electric utes: Current models and future launches
What’s out, what’s coming and what’s likely, in what is currently a very shallow segment
GWM confirms specs and features for Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV
The all-new Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV arrives April 2026 full off-road hardware
One-off D-MAX Concept X show car is up for sale!
The Concept X is a factory-backed, one-off D-MAX built for extreme off-road capability!
Tesla cuts Cybertruck pricing and adds cheapest AWD variant amid sluggish demand
A cheaper Cybertruck and sharp price cuts across the range signal a reset for Tesla’s polarising electric ute, as sales fall short of early targets
Chery KP31 Concept unveiled as world’s first PHEV diesel ute
Chery has revealed its KP31 concept, previewing the world’s first dual-cab ute with a plug-in hybrid diesel system
2026 JAC Hunter PHEV faces tough Australian testing program ahead of launch
The PHEV 4×4 is being pushed through a series of local challenges – including Lang Lang – ahead of its mid-2026 Australian debut
2026 Denza B8 secures five-star ANCAP safety rating
The electrified Denza B8 earns a five-star ANCAP safety rating for all variants
Buying a new 4×4? RedBook now flags emissions and fuel costs with VESR
4×4 buyers can now see emissions and running costs at a glance, with VESR integrated directly into RedBook
Built for tough tracks: Penrite rolls out a new oil filter range
Tough tracks demand tough filters: Meet Penrite’s new range
Ford recalls some 2022 Ranger and Everest models over transmission software fault
A software fault can make some Rangers and Everests unexpectedly stop at low speed
2026 BYD Shark 6 cab‑chassis: Australian pricing leaks
RedBook has listed the BYD Shark 6 cab‑chassis at $55,900 before on‑road costs